Welcome to 552nd Tablescape Thursday!
I would love to have placed this table out on the screened porch, but that would have required wading through a few feet of Georgia pollen just to reach the table. It's that time of year when I normally break down and give the porch a thorough cleaning, but I'm trying hard to resist since I know it will be covered right back up with pollen again in just a few days. I … [Read more...]

I stopped into both Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma today and picked up some really cute things for spring. Both shops have some great sales going on right now. Pottery Barn has all of their tabletop items on sale, 25% off and their Easter goodies are on sale up to 40% off. I scored some adorable napkins for 40% off. You'll find the sale here: Tabletop Sale.
I had to check out this pretty blue and white … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 549th Tablescape Thursday!
At 61 degrees, it was almost warm enough to set a table out on the porch today. At least it was warm enough to have the door open for a while. It's pollen time here in Georgia, which reminds me, I should probably bring in the cushions from the porch until it passes.
Pssst: We're using the old linking system for today's party. InLinkz is working hard right now … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 498th Tablescape Thursday!
The Bath's Pink Dianthus are blooming in my garden now and they smell so wonderful!
I thought about using them in today's table but wasn't sure how well they would work since they are more of a ground cover in the way they grow and sprawl.
They ended up working great in the little bunny planters I wanted to use for today's table. As I … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 497th Tablescape Thursday!
When was the last time you purchased a car? I keep my cars a really long time, the shortest being 11 years, and the longest, 18. The 18-year-old, a diesel, had 325,000 miles on the odometer when my son slid on an icy bridge, sending it into retirement. As the saying goes, I pretty much drive them until the wheels fall off. lol
I've been car "shopping" the last … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 496th Tablescape Thursday!
So excited this morning to share a beautiful spring table setting with you! Gina has her table all ready for a special dinner she's hosting this weekend. This table would be lovely for any spring or Easter table setting.
Gina shared all the sources for the treasures she used when putting this table together. I've tried to link out to those that are still … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 495th Tablescape Thursday!
Thanks so much for sharing all the wonderful dream-like places you've visited over the years. It makes me wish I could travel all the time just so I could see them all! If you're looking for ideas for your next travel adventure, be sure to read the comments left on yesterday's post. So many wonderful places to see in this big world!
I was so hoping I could … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 489th Tablescape Thursday!
I always love to stop by Pottery Barn this time of year to see what they have available for Easter and spring table settings. It appears they have a Friends and Family 20% off sale going right now with the code FAMILY at checkout.
I'm happy to see they brought back the bunny bowl I purchased last year. I love this bowl! I keep mine out all through spring and … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 456th Tablescape Thursday!
We're out on the porch for this week's party! It's been pretty humid here lately, lots of afternoon rain storms, but I don't mind. I love the hot weather, even those really humid days.
I'm super excited about this week's Tablescape Thursday because it includes a wonderful shopping spree, a chance for you to put some new dishes in your cupboard! As you know, I … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 454th Tablescape Thursday!
Whenever I set a table for friends or family, I often use a charger plate underneath the dinner plate. I love the way they enhance a setting, adding another pretty layer and providing a base for each place setting. They are also practical as they help catch drips that would otherwise fall on the table or tablecloth.
Back in early 2008, before I ever began … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 449th Tablescape Thursday!
When I visited Marie's beautiful home recently, the table in her living/family room was set for spring. This table is occasionally used by the family, but it primarily serves as a another area for dining when additional seating is needed.
I oohed and aahed over these adorable plates. They are so pretty! I love the sweet bunnies face and the soft … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 448th Tablescape Thursday!
Happy Spring! My friend, Marie, had a big family gathering this year for Easter. She decorated and set her tables well in advance, but with my trip to Morocco, we could never find a good date to get together for photos. Just before I left to travel out of state to see family for Easter, I was able to stop by Marie's home to take photos, but unfortunately she … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 447th Tablescape Thursday!
Happy springtime! I spent much of Tuesday and part of Wednesday cleaning the porch and readying it for spring-summer. The porch is officially open for business! :) Yeah, summer!
Everything needed a good washing including the swing-chain-covers. The covers are washed and sitting on the swing waiting to be re-hung. The swing looks so naked without … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 446th Tablescape Thursday!
I really wanted to set a table on the porch this week but unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate. We had severe thunderstorms and lightening the entire day. We've really had some horrendous weather over the last few weeks. So I'm putting off sharing my spring-Easter until next week, but I have a wonderful treat for you for this week's Tablescape … [Read more...]

Welcome to 440th Tablescape Thursday!
We've always had a soft spot in our hearts around here for cats and bunnies. When my son was very small, we had a sweet bunny named Phineas.
Phineas was a much-loved bunny and even enjoyed cuddling with our hamster, Ralph, nearby.
So when I stumble across a cute bunny bowl, I can rarely resist. A few weeks ago I shared this adorable … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 437th Tablescape Thursday!
I'm so sorry Tablescape Thursday is late going up. I thought today was Wednesday, I kid you not! I think my mix up started with having a doctor's appointment yesterday (just a check up, nothing serious) and for some reason I had it in my head all last week that the appointment was on Tuesday of this week. So this morning when I awoke, I was thinking it was … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 409th Tablescape Thursday!
I've been out of town visiting with family for the last five days and just got back late yesterday evening. Since I wasn't home to create a tablescape, I thought it might be fun to put together a post all about flatware. Flatware is to a table setting what jewelry or shoes are to an outfit. The right flatware can be the perfect finishing touch to a beautiful … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 394th Tablescape Thursday!
For Easter each year, my friend, Marie, always sets the cutest table for her six grandchildren. This year's table was especially adorable because there were already some very soft and colorful guests seated in each chair around the table. :)
You can find these online at the Peeps website. Just Google for Plush Peeps and it's the first thing that … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 393rd Tablescape Thursday!
When I visited Marie a couple of weeks ago, she had set several tables in her home in anticipation of the large family gathering she would be having for Easter. This table was set in her dining room near a tree Marie decorates for all the holidays and seasons. (View the tree HERE.)
Marie used Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage plates and topped those off … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 392nd Tablescape Thursday!
This past Monday I spent a fun day shopping and lunching with my friend, Marie. If you've been reading BNOTP for a while, you know Marie decorates her beautiful Victorian home for all the holidays and seasons. I couldn't wait to see what she had done this year for spring!
Marie creates whimsical vignettes throughout her home for her six grandchildren to enjoy. … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 391st Tablescape Thursday!
We're out on the porch this week for Tablescape Thursday. The weather has been so nice, running in the mid 70's every day, so I couldn't resist putting a table outside. Has spring arrived early in your area, too?
I've put together a table that will work for an Easter or springtime gathering.
This is the first time I've used the … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 386th Tablescape Thursday!
Thanks so much for all the lovely congrats and well-wishes you left on yesterday's post. These are the moments that really matter in life and I love being able to share them with you, dear Friends! ♥
Last Tablescape Thursday, I shared a Valentine's Day themed table. On Friday we went on a field trip to Pottery Barn to see all the wonderful tables they … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 347th Tablescape Thursday!
Today I'm sharing a tablescape I had hoped to share back around Easter but couldn't quite get it ready in time. It actually works great for spring or summer, too.
I kept the centerpiece simple with bunnies and a big pot of Delphinium.
I love Delphinium but whenever I've planted them in my garden, they never come back the next … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 346th Tablescape Thursday!
Elena put together the most adorable table for Easter this year. Though perfect for Easter, this tablescape would be great anytime during the spring and summer months.
In her email, Elena said, "It all started with Williams Sonoma blue damask bunny plates that absolutely stole my heart."
Elena added, "I loved the bunny plates so much that I … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 344th Tablescape Thursday!
Yesterday I put together a fun table that I'll be sharing with you very soon. In the meantime, I'm excited to share the adorable table my friend, Marie, created for her grandchildren to enjoy during their visits this spring and for Easter.
Do you see the cute cupcakes down the center of the table? Marie found those at Pier 1. Have you ever seen Bunny crackers? … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 343rd Tablescape Thursday!
One of the things I love so much about Marie's home is how it's both beautiful and very livable. You immediately feel the love she has for her family just in the way she decorates for the holidays and displays photos of loved ones throughout her home.
In her large living room, Marie has a table behind one of the sofas that works great for impromptu meals or … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 342nd Tablescape Thursday!
Last week for Tablescape Thursday, I shared my friend, Marie's breakfast table that was set adorably for Easter.
Marie also prepared her table in the dining room and it's just as wonderful!
Notice how Marie used simple floral bouquets down the center of the table...perfect for spring!
The pierced dinner plates in … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 341st Tablescape Thursday!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful suggestions, tips and recommendations regarding traveling and touring Europe. I will be rereading your comments over and over because the information you shared is invaluable! So many great suggestions!
If you have any plans for taking a trip to Europe in the future, be sure and check out all the comments on yesterday's … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 340th Tablescape Thursday!
It's been beautiful here, spring has arrived! The Redbud trees are through blooming and are pushing out leaves. The daffodils, forsythia and Bradford pears are blooming, too. I was so excited to see the Tardiva tree-form hydrangeas I planted in huge pots on the deck, survived the winter and are putting out new leaves. I love this time of year!
Since it was … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 315th Metamorphosis Monday!
Last year I saw these cute burlap bunny-ear napkin rings in a cataglog. Ummm, that started the wheels a-turning. I saved the picture to my computer thinking I might try to DIY them some day.
With spring just 5-6 weeks away, I decided to start working on them now so they will be ready for a spring or Easter tablescape.
I already … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 291st Tablescape Thursday!
It's been beautiful weather here although the pollen is raging! It was unbelievably thick on the porch table and required a good wipe down before I could create a table setting for this week's Tablescape Thursday.
Starting to see a little green out there now.
It's hard to be upset over the pollen when the spring breezes are so … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 285th Tablescape Thursday!
Yesterday I shared a Pottery Barn inspired potting table I built for my deck, an area where each year I do a lot of container gardening for summer. This was the inspiration table, the Abbott Island Buffet/Potting Table.
This was the version I created for around $1,050 less than the inspiration table. :)
One of the neat things … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 240th Tablescape Thursday!
I know Easter is long gone but I couldn't resist sharing one more table setting with you created this year by my friend, Marie for her 6 grandchildren. It's over-the-top adorable.
Love all the soft, pastel colors. Do you think Marie will adopt us all and make us honorary grandchildren for a just a little while? ;)
Cute, cute cupcakes.
Some … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 239th Tablescape Thursday!
Though Easter has past now, I still have a few more Easter/Spring table settings to share with you. Marie created wonderful tablescapes this year for all the dining areas in her home and not only are they great for Easter, they work wonderfully for springtime, too.
This week's tablescape is in her breakfast room where she has the amazing Easter/Spring tree I … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 238th Tablescape Thursday!
Marie created some wonderful table settings for Easter/spring. The one I'm sharing today is in her beautiful dining room.
Marie will enjoy this table setting with her family this year for Easter.
A few close-ups...love the pierced chargers, pierced egg cups and pierced napkin rings.
You'll find a list detailing where Marie found all the … [Read more...]

We recently visited Sandi's home when she was having a special Mardi Gras brunch. If you missed that post, you'll find it here: Mardi Gras Table Setting and Decorations. This afternoon I wanted to share a sweet table for two she put together for spring.
I love the Bakelite flatware, lacy dinner plate and charger, lettuce leaf salad plate, sheer napkin sheaths and the adorable polka dot bow as a … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 237th Tablescape Thursday!
Yesterday was the first official day of spring. I'm so happy about that! I love spring and summer so much! The day started out a bit chilly but it warmed up just enough to get me out on the porch for this week's Tablescape Thursday. The table setting I'm sharing today would be great for Easter and that's more or less what I had in mind when I created it, but … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 191st Tablescape Thursday!
Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments left on yesterday's post. I so appreciate each and every one. Your encouragement is giving me the perseverance I need to finish the project.
I know Easter has long since past but I'm still not quite done with bunnies.
This time the bunnies are in a springtime breakfast table setting. Lately, I've been … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 190th Tablescape Thursday!
Greetings! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, we're stopping by Cornelia's beautiful home in Switzerland. Recently, Cornelia prepared a wonderful table setting to share with friends and family for Good Friday.
Cornelia said, "I set the table with Spode’s Chinese Rose. Chinese Rose is the most popular and long-lived of all Spode patterns, and is derived … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 188th Tablescape Thurday!
Happy Spring and welcome to Tablescape Thursday, a party where we celebrate our love for entertaining and creating pretty table settings for our friends and loved ones. A beautiful table setting is really just an expression of caring and love for those who'll gather there. It not only offers substance for the tummy, but for the soul, as well. And, did I mention … [Read more...]

I've been using a lot of fresh flowers in table settings lately. Once those cold winter months are behind us, it's such a joy to bring fresh flowers into our homes. One of my favorite flowers is the tulip. It's almost impossible to think of spring and not think of beautiful tulips.
Tulips are a wonderful flower to give or receive for a birthday or for Mother's Day. I've been the happy recipient of … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 187th Tablescape Thursday!
Greetings! Hope it's as beautiful where you are as it is here in Georgia. This has been such a wonderful spring! As I looked through the photos for this post, I noticed the background is changing with each week's table setting here on the porch. It's getting green and woolly out there...love this time of year!
For this Tablescape Thursday, … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 186th Tablescape Thursday!
Greetings! Hope your week is going great. Spring is in full swing here; everything is blooming up a storm! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I did something I've always wanted to do in a table setting.
I've always wanted to use Wisteria in a centerpiece. It's just so beautiful and fragrant and it grows wild here in the south. Each spring … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 152nd Tablescape Thursday!
Earlier in the spring, Cornelia had a ladies breakfast in her beautiful home in Switzerland.
It was near Easter and she created a gorgeous table setting for the event.
Cornelia said, "I had an Invitation this morning. I invited 5 ladies for breakfast and had a Royal Copenhagen, Musselmalet tablescape. "
"The Musselmalet is also known as Blue … [Read more...]

Marilyn recently shared pictures of a wonderful Easter tablescape and they were just too lovely to keep to myself another whole year before sharing them with you. Marilyn created this a beautiful table setting for her family and it is completely delightful!
Love this view of the table!
China is Old Country Roses by Royal Albert...so elegant!
Marilyn even created a bunny rabbit … [Read more...]

While we continue enjoying all the beautiful tablescapes posted for yesterday's Tablescape Thursday, here's a tutorial for the bunny napkin fold I used in this tablescape: Easter Tablescape with Daisy Centerpiece and Bunny Napkin Fold.
All you need is a little ribbon and some small pom poms from the craft store and you'll be all set for Easter dinner.
This fold … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 139th Tablescape Thursday!
With Easter only a few days away, I couldn't resist bringing out all the bunnies for a little Easter table setting. It was a beautiful day here and I almost put this table out on the porch but it ended up here in the breakfast room, instead.
Chrysanthemums make for a great springtime centerpiece.
I tucked a sweet … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 85th Tablescape Thursday!
Easter is behind us for another year, but I thought I'd share one of the tablescapes I did this year.
Centerpiece is just a basket I've had for years...filled to overflowing with the last of the spring camillas and daffodils.
I layered pretty salad plates I received as a gift this past Christmas with cabbage plates from HomeGoods. … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 84th Tablescape Thursday!
Tonight I'm delighted to share a beautiful Easter tablescape created by my good friend, Pinky who blogs at Designs by Pinky. The candles are all lit...come right on in and have a seat...
Pinky created a centerpiece using beautiful faux tulips. She elevated them using a lovely cake plate...great idea for when you would like a little height in your … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 83rd Tablescape Thursday!
I have two tablescapes going at the moment...one in the breakfast room and one out on the porch. They aren't quite ready for prime time, so tonight I thought I'd share a Spring tablescape I put together around this time last year.
Spring/Easter Tablescape, 2009:
Easter is just around the corner. It was a gorgeous day the afternoon I put this tablescape … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 34th Tablescape Thursday!
It is sooo pretty out today...why don't we have dinner out on the porch?
We'll just keep our table simple with a little daisy arrangement and a few sweet bunnies.
I'm a little excited today because I have some new china to share in this tablescape and it's has two of my fave colors in it: pink and green. I've always loved hot pink, and paired with green, … [Read more...]

The 33rd Tablescape Thursday!
A little Easter tablescape...
Closed the shutters a bit...so we could enjoy the candlelight.
Happy Easter! :-)
China is Ma Maison, designed by Dario Farrucci for Tabletops...bought it last summer at Home Goods...love that store!
A view of the dinner plate... Chargers are from Neiman Marcus or Horchow...forgot which. I saw them again recently … [Read more...]

Welcome to the 9th Tablescape Tuesday!
My screened-in porch was finished in early spring. Just before the work was complete, I went on a serious shopping spree for "stuff" I would need for this new space. One of those items on my shopping list was china...something special for those summer dinners on the porch.
One day while shopping in Home Goods, I found the china of my dreams. Let's just … [Read more...]